Telling the story of Isle of Palms in any and all formats is what we’re all about. If you’re a regular reader, you’ve had the opportunity to read our article on the island’s first inhabitants, the Sewee Indians, and many other articles about the island’s history, which includes the first submarine ever launched (see Mary Coy’s article “History by the Sea,” Page 26). More recently our January edition featured the article “Shaping the Island: IOP’s most influential people.” Articles like these are part of the island road map showing us how Isle of Palms got to where it is today. All past issues of Island Vibes are available digitally at ReadIslandVibes. com. Google Analytics shows us that we have digital readers from around the country who access the digital version of Island Vibes. Pretty cool, right? Telling the story of Isle of Palms may start with the print and digital versions of Island Vibes, but the conversation doesn’t end there. I’m privileged to be a friend of Tommy and Bonnie Hartnett. Tommy and I just completed a two-part series on the Isle of Palms podcast (see more 4 FROM THE CREW IslandVibesIOP.com The pride of Isle Palms, SC today, tomorrow and always. Publisher’s Note From the Editor Reasons to love your community newspaper Island Vibes Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2025 PUBLISHER BILL MACCHIO PUBLISHER@ISLANDVIBESIOP.COM MANAGING EDITOR ZACH GIROUX EDITOR@ISLANDVIBESIOP.COM ART DIRECTOR BETHANY LONG COPY EDITOR COLIN MCCANDLESS BRAND AMBASSADOR SONYA BUCKHANNON SONYA@ISLANDVIBESIOP.COM PHOTOGRAPHY RACHEL BASYE DIGITAL DIRECTOR ALLYAH HARRAR ALLYAH@ISLANDVIBESIOP.COM SOCIAL MEDIA SUPERVISOR ANTHONY MACCHIO SOCIALMEDIA@ISLANDVIBESIOP.COM SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER JOHANNA ROGERS JOHANNA@ISLANDVIBESIOP.COM CONTRIBUTORS ISABEL ALVAREZ ARATA • RYAN BUCKHANNON MARY COY• KATIE FINCH • LAURA FOGARTY MAURICE FRAZIER • L. C. 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Content, including editorial, advertising or comments, that threatens, harasses or degrades others may be revoked or refused from print and online publication at the sole discretion of Island Vibes. Inquiries to: Island Vibes P.O. Box 22617, Charleston, SC 29413 Happy Valentine’s Day! In honor of Love Month, I’ve decided to express my emotions by putting together a list of the top reasons why readers love their community newspaper. WE SERVE YOU Community newspapers care about what’s going on in your backyard. They are dedicated to covering local news, events and issues that matter to you. WE CELEBRATE YOU Community newspapers feature stories about people making a difference in your community. Whether you’re a good Samaritan or local athlete, no contribution or achievement should go unnoticed. WE HEAR YOU Community newspapers provide a platform for local residents and organizations. This is a powerful tool for your neighbors to have their voices heard on local issues. WE CONNECT YOU Community newspapers foster community involvement. They help spread the word about events in your area. Their goal is to keep you in the loop about what’s going on around you. A social community makes for a strong and healthy community. WE NEED YOU By regularly reading and advertising in your community newspaper, you're helping support local journalism. Whether it’s the print or digital publication, it’s a valuable resource for anyone who wishes to be informed. By supporting your paper, you’re strengthening democracy in your neighborhood. That being said, no two newspapers are the same just like no two hearts are the same. Thanks to our readership for all of the unconditional love. Here’s to a long-lasting and trusting relationship! Positively yours, Zach Giroux Managing Editor on Page 27). The first episode chronicled Tommy’s life and time on the Isle of Palms. We discussed his first job as a young man on the Isle of Palms. His father was a first cousin to island developer J.C. Long of The Beach Company, and Long hired Tommy to work for his business to help build a better Isle of Palms. I’ve published a lot of historic content that documents the island’s history, but this is the first podcast I’ve produced that continues that conversation, and I was excited to do it. Isle of Palms’ modern-day roots began when Long purchased a large swath of the island in 1944, a slice of history that Tommy and I discuss in the first episode. My second conversation with Tommy on the Isle of Palms podcast is about his and Bonnie’s life and time in Washington. I found our conversation interesting, and I think you will as well. For me, asking Tommy what it was like getting the opportunity to set foot in the Oval Office was a little surreal. Based on his answer, I think being in the Oval Office felt a little surreal for him, too. The island’s podcast is available on YouTube and other audio platforms like Spotify, Podcast Addict, iTunes, Audible and more. As we like to say, the conversation about Isle of Palms continues at www.IsleofPalmsPodcast.com. People around the country can access Tommy’s interview and learn about Tommy and Bonnie Hartnett’s adventures and the life they’ve lived. Thanks everyone for helping us spread positive vibes around Isle of Palms. Bill Macchio Publisher Our Youtube Channel totals for all publications: 243 Podcast Episodes | 7,570 Subscribers | 1,237,800 Impressions
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